The City of Wrenford is extending its Heritage Week programming through the end of November, adding new exhibits, self-guided walking tours and hands-on youth workshops across the city. The expansion gives you more time to explore the region’s history and connect with local heritage sites.
Heritage Week traditionally falls in early November, but this year the City is keeping the momentum going. The Old Mill Museum & Archives on Mill Street will feature a new exhibit, "Built by the River: Wrenford's Industrial Heart," showcasing photographs, tools and personal stories from the city's early grist mill and railway era. You can drop in during regular Tuesday-to-Saturday hours to view the collection and learn about the workers who built the Tamsin River Valley.
The Wrenford Heritage Walks programme will also run additional self-guided tours through November. You can pick up the Mill Street Memories and Arrival at the Falls maps at Wrenford City Hall or download them online. The tours highlight the original 1834 mill site, the Centennial Bridge, and the historic homes of the downtown grid. Bring a friend and take a stroll through the neighbourhoods that shaped our city.
For younger residents, the City is partnering with the Wrenford Public Library to host "Young Historians" workshops at the Main Branch and the Northgate Branch. These sessions will guide students through simple research projects, archival scanning and oral history recording. You can help your children create short presentations about their own neighbourhoods, which will be displayed in the library's community gallery throughout the month.
"Heritage isn't just about preserving the past; it's about understanding how our community grew and shaping the future," said City Manager Robert Eng. "By extending Heritage Week programming through November, we want to make sure families, students and long-time residents have plenty of opportunities to explore the stories that make Wrenford unique."
The City also encourages you to contribute to the archives by donating photographs or sharing family stories related to the Tamsin River Valley. All donations and inquiries can be directed to the Heritage & Archives team.
For more information on museum hours, walking tour maps, and workshop registration, visit Arts & Heritage.
